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Celebrating our 12th year! Welcome to Roundhouse Hobbies, a hobby shop specializing in the Alaska Railroad. Formerly Healy Roundhouse Gallery of Healy, Alaska we have moved to the state of Washington. After years of operation, we have a dedicated and loyal following worldwide, and a reputation for quaility products at a fair price. Please let us know how we can help you, email or write us with questions or comments. Thanks! Randy and the crew at Roundhouse Hobbies. Photo collage: Center photo of Alaska Railroad's new SD70MAC number 4001, Spirit of Alaska (photo courtesy of Grimes Photography). This new 4,000 hp diesel/electric locomotive weighs over 400,000 pounds and is nearly 75' long. ARR #1825 is a GP7 built on 1951 and acqured by the ARR in 1960. Number 7109 is an Alco S-2 built in 1943 for the US Army, acquired by the ARR in 1955 and retired in 1972. #901 is a 4-6-2 Baldwin Pacific type steam locomotive bought new in 1940 and retired in 1954. The Alaska Railroad, the perfect prototype to model… The point to point Alaska Railroad runs 450 miles from tidewater to the heart of Alaska, through some ruggedly beautiful scenery. The ARR runs both freight and passenger operations year round. This small, unique railroad has an abundance of modeling opportunities. It runs coal and gravel trains, oil tank trains, TOFC/COFC, general freight and daily passenger trains. Anchorage and Fairbanks boast large yards and equipment repair facilities. Some fantastic bridges, tunnels, mountains, glaciers, canyons, rivers, small towns and a variety of industries, large and small, keep things fascinating along the line. The ARR currently runs a modern EMD fleet of locomotives and had a wonderful roster of steam locomotives, F units and first generation EMD road switchers in its past. Most of these locomotives are currently available in many of the popular scales. Get started modeling the Alaska Railroad today!
We are a full line Walthers dealer. We are here to serve you, our customers. What new Alaska models or decals do you want? Email us with your suggestions or comments. New! Alaska RR Blue Bears, Alaska RR coasters and a NEW Alaska RR book called, "Ol' 556, Alaska's Mighty Steam Engine" by Shannon Cartwright! ![]() Lots of new Alaska Railroad stuff coming this year! Check out our What's New page and Souvenirs page for details, prices and how to order. RedBall Alaska Railroad Hi-Cube Boxcars brass & styrene kits now available, awesome! ![]() New and in stock: FP7's in Alaska Railroad's black and yellow freight scheme, 3 road numbers. HO scale Athearn ARR 65 mill gondolas in 2 different numbers. Re-stock: Walthers Alaska RR Trinity Aluminum coal hoppers (six packs) HO scale ARR Difco Dump cars, in singles & 3 packs, 4 different numbers. Coming soon: N scale ARR Difco Dump cars, in singles and 3 packs w/ different numbers. (June 2008) HO scale Alaska RR SD70MAC's in 3 new numbers, 4003, 4009, 4013. (May 2008) Stewart F7A's in blue & yellow modern scheme in 2 road numbers, due: TBA |
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